Olympus mju Zoom 140 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera All Weather  Tested

Description

The Olympus μ[mju:] Zoom 140 (marketed as the Stylus Zoom 140 in North America) is a premium, compact 35mm autofocus point-and-shoot film camera from Olympus's famous mju series. Housed in a champagne gold weatherproof casing, it features a power-extendable 3.7x zoom lens (38-140mm) with high-quality ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) glass elements for crisp image quality across the zoom range. Equipped with an automatic sliding clamshell lens cover, auto-pop-up flash with multiple modes (including red-eye reduction and fill flash), automatic film loading, power rewind, self-timer, and diopter adjustment wheel next to the viewfinder. Serial number 4576105.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good / Fully Working

Cosmetically in good, authentic vintage condition with light scuffs and surface scratches across the outer casing and rear door panel. The original "All Weather" emblem sticker remains on the front shell. Sliding front cover moves smoothly, powering on the camera and deploying the motorized pop-up flash. Glass elements are clear and free from fungus, haze, or scratches. Fully tested and operational: power zoom extends and retracts smoothly across the entire 38-140mm range, shutter fires accurately, flash recycles and fires correctly, film advance motor drives evenly, LCD top panel displays clearly, and battery chamber is clean. Serial number 4576105.

Included

• Olympus μ[mju:] Zoom 140 35mm Film Camera (Serial No. 4576105)

Key Features

• High-performance 38-140mm 3.7x optical power zoom lens incorporating ED glass elements
• Weatherproof All-Weather construction protected against rain, splashes, and dust
• Signature sliding clamshell barrier for lens protection and instant power activation
• Multi-mode auto flash system with auto-popup mechanism and red-eye reduction
• Fully automatic film handling (autoloading, auto-advance, and motor rewind)
• Built-in diopter correction adjustment for the optical viewfinder
• Powered by one standard 3V CR123A lithium battery

Collector's Notes

The mju Zoom 140 stands out in the famous mju/Stylus family for combining an extraordinary 140mm telephoto reach with Olympus's signature weather-sealed design. Its clamshell ergonomics make it extremely durable and pocketable for travel, festivals, and everyday street photography. Because of its reliable autofocus, sharp ED glass lens, and iconic late-90s aesthetic, it remains one of the most sought-after compact film cameras for modern enthusiasts.

Keywords

Olympus mju Zoom 140, Olympus Stylus Zoom 140, mju II Zoom, 35mm Point and Shoot, Vintage Olympus Camera, All Weather Film Camera, Compact Film Camera Tested, Champagne Gold mju